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    • mclaincauseyM
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      Good call on the elasticity of the laces

      Think it, be it.

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      • Max PowerM
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        How did you guys solve it? I actually thought about new ones, also in red. Leather felt tighter, but I haven't worn those yet outside. How many wear does it take for the boot to soften up (more)?

        @elclintor:

        > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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        • seanoconoS
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          I seem to remember mine softening up pretty quickly, but I thought they were really comfortable straight out of the box; so it's tough to say exactly. The leather laces do provide more of a "locked in" fit, but I haven't had any issues with the red.

          Great choice with these, MP, and excellent pics, as always. I wear mine all the time and they just keep getting better.

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          • Max PowerM
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            Thank you! And just what I wanted to hear. I also think they're great out of the box, but want to make sure they're broken in a bit before I climb around in the alps.

            @elclintor:

            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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            • JCMx800J
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              Du bist n geiler Typ!

              Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
              XXX

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              • Max PowerM
                Max Power
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                😉

                @elclintor:

                > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                • JCMx800J
                  JCMx800
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                  Did you take some pics of the new shop? Just BTW haha

                  Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                  XXX

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                  • Max PowerM
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                    No. But its awesome. Very light and roomy.

                    @elclintor:

                    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      I just tighten the shit out of mine. I haven't taken them to the trail and will need more tension in the lacing then.

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • Max PowerM
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                        Exactly my feeling. But this should be easy to deal with, I might try Red Wing laces or just look for red laces by Manufacturers like Meindl or Hanwag. These should do the trick.

                        As nobody posted pictures with the leather laces yet:






                        I never owned leather laces before - can I expect them to last? I wouldn't want them to rip in the mountains, and that's where these boots will be going.

                        @elclintor:

                        > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                        • J
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                          For what it's worth, which isn't much, I use leather laces everywhere I can and rarely see problems. They will stretch over their lifetime, and eventually will break. However I have a pair that have been in use for a decade, that I treat like any other leather. To me, they don't seem to bite your foot like nylon or cotton. I wouldn't suggest pulling on them with great force, but to get around and hike in, I would still prefer the leather.

                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                          • Max PowerM
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                            Thanks for the reply. As the red ones were a bit stretchy, I think I'll try leather. They shouldn't crack too soon and I have tons of different leather conditioner. But on these boots, I need to pull with great force, so I just ordered the Meindl Superperfekt red laces on top. This should be enough for decades.

                            @elclintor:

                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                            • J
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                              When I say great force, I mean GREAT force. I keep mine tight, and they handle flex well without over stretching. Maybe try them around town before your trip, if they survive the daily, then I wouldn't hesitate to take them hunting, hiking, or anything else one might do in that boot.

                              Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                              • Finn666F
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                                i somehow was afraid to rip the leather laces when pulling to strong/thight, so I went back to the red laces rather fast!

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                                • FridayF
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                                  I don't know how thick the hiker leather laces are, but mine on the service boots ripped while tightening during a walk. Luckily it's long enough. Anyway, I might condition it a bit with waxes hoping that it'll help moisten and maybe last longer.

                                  Congrats on that boots MaxP!! Enjoy

                                  Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                  ~Shinici Haraki~

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    I don't use leather laces on anything that may leave me up shit creek without a paddle miles from home if it busts (which it will - and with much less notice than a nylon lace).

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • derivative666D
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                                      ^G is correct to not use leather laces on your hikers. Max like yourself I am a big time hiker and leather laces will fail on you when you least expect it.

                                      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                      • Max PowerM
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                                        Ok, thanks again for the feedback. I see, I was right to order Meindl laces.

                                        @elclintor:

                                        > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                        • Max PowerM
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                                          Today. They're getting comfy.

                                          @elclintor:

                                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                          • derivative666D
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                                            Great news how many wears?

                                            "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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